19. Cutleaf Weeping Birches (Betula pendula ‘Dalecarlica’) 5701 Carlson Dr.The leaves are more deeply cut than other common birch-es, but similar white bark. It is generally less adjusted to The leaves are more deeply cut than other common birch-es, but similar white bark. It is generally less adjusted to The leaves are more deeply cut than other common birch-

areas of dry, hot weather than other birches. It also reaches es, but similar white bark. It is generally less adjusted to areas of dry, hot weather than other birches. It also reaches es, but similar white bark. It is generally less adjusted to

30-40’ tall and up to 25’ wide.areas of dry, hot weather than other birches. It also reaches 30-40’ tall and up to 25’ wide.areas of dry, hot weather than other birches. It also reaches

20. Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia robusta)5700 Carlson Dr.Despite the species name “robusta”, Despite the species name “robusta”, they are taller and more slender they are taller and more slender Despite the species name “robusta”, they are taller and more slender Despite the species name “robusta”, Despite the species name “robusta”, they are taller and more slender Despite the species name “robusta”,

than the California Fan Palm. It is than the California Fan Palm. It is they are taller and more slender than the California Fan Palm. It is they are taller and more slender they are taller and more slender than the California Fan Palm. It is they are taller and more slender

native to northern Mexico and is native to northern Mexico and is less cold hardy than the Califor-less cold hardy than the Califor-nia native. It also has clusters of nia native. It also has clusters of less cold hardy than the Califor-nia native. It also has clusters of less cold hardy than the Califor-less cold hardy than the Califor-nia native. It also has clusters of less cold hardy than the Califor-

white fl owers and small black edible fruits.

21. Crape Myrtle(Lagerstroemia indica) 5709 Carlson Dr.Often trained to a single trunk, they come in a wide range of Often trained to a single trunk, they come in a wide range of Often trained to a single trunk,

colors from pink to red, white, they come in a wide range of colors from pink to red, white, they come in a wide range of

lavender and purple. It thrives colors from pink to red, white, lavender and purple. It thrives colors from pink to red, white,

in full hot sun and is drought lavender and purple. It thrives in full hot sun and is drought lavender and purple. It thrives

tolerant once established. Size may tolerant once established. Size may tolerant once established. Size may in full hot sun and is drought tolerant once established. Size may in full hot sun and is drought

vary from 2’ dwarfs to more than vary from 2’ dwarfs to more than tolerant once established. Size may vary from 2’ dwarfs to more than tolerant once established. Size may tolerant once established. Size may vary from 2’ dwarfs to more than tolerant once established. Size may

20’ tall. Native to China, Korea and 20’ tall. Native to China, Korea and vary from 2’ dwarfs to more than 20’ tall. Native to China, Korea and vary from 2’ dwarfs to more than vary from 2’ dwarfs to more than 20’ tall. Native to China, Korea and vary from 2’ dwarfs to more than

adjacent Far East Asia. Note the adjacent Far East Asia. Note the beautiful smooth bark.adjacent Far East Asia. Note the beautiful smooth bark.adjacent Far East Asia. Note the

22. Japanese White Birch 22. Japanese White Birch (Betula platyphylla japonica

‘Whitespire’) 5715 Carlson Dr.Grows to 30-40’ and 25’ wide, Grows to 30-40’ and 25’ wide, these were planted in early 1997. these were planted in early 1997. The trunk does not develop the The trunk does not develop the these were planted in early 1997. The trunk does not develop the these were planted in early 1997. these were planted in early 1997. The trunk does not develop the these were planted in early 1997.

blackish patches toward the base as blackish patches toward the base as The trunk does not develop the blackish patches toward the base as The trunk does not develop the The trunk does not develop the blackish patches toward the base as The trunk does not develop the

does the European White Birch and does the European White Birch and does the European White Birch and blackish patches toward the base as does the European White Birch and blackish patches toward the base as blackish patches toward the base as does the European White Birch and blackish patches toward the base as

it is resistant to borers, an insect that kills it is resistant to borers, an insect that kills it is resistant to borers, an insect that kills does the European White Birch and

it is resistant to borers, an insect that kills does the European White Birch and does the European White Birch and

it is resistant to borers, an insect that kills does the European White Birch and

many birch trees.

23. Sawleaf Zelkova (Zelkova serrata) 441 Sandburg Dr.Zelkovas can grow quickly to 60’ to 60’ tall and as wide. The fall color Zelkovas can grow quickly tall and as wide. The fall color Zelkovas can grow quickly

can range can range from yellow to muted shades of from yellow to muted shades of orange and red. orange and red.

can range orange and red.

can range can range orange and red.

can range

Note the saw toothed margins of from yellow to muted shades of Note the saw toothed margins of from yellow to muted shades of

the leaves. The bark orange and red.

the leaves. The bark orange and red.

in older specimens is often handsomely mottled and fl aky. Note the saw toothed margins of in older specimens is often handsomely mottled and fl aky. Note the saw toothed margins of

24. Carob or St. John’s Bread (Ceratonia siliqua)420 Sandburg Dr.This bushy round headed native to the eastern Mediterra-nean region is located across the street and reaches 30-40’ This bushy round headed native to the eastern Mediterra-nean region is located across the street and reaches 30-40’ This bushy round headed native to the eastern Mediterra-

tall in time. Female trees produce many long pods which nean region is located across the street and reaches 30-40’ tall in time. Female trees produce many long pods which nean region is located across the street and reaches 30-40’

provide a chocolate substitute. tall in time. Female trees produce many long pods which provide a chocolate substitute. tall in time. Female trees produce many long pods which

25. European White Birch (Betula pendula) 5756 Moddison Ave.The most commonly planted birch in Sacramento, it may be short lived and susceptible to birch borers. Note the The most commonly planted birch in Sacramento, it may be short lived and susceptible to birch borers. Note the The most commonly planted birch in Sacramento, it may

black patches that develop around the lower portion of the be short lived and susceptible to birch borers. Note the black patches that develop around the lower portion of the be short lived and susceptible to birch borers. Note the

trunk. Supply ample moisture and avoid pruning unnec-black patches that develop around the lower portion of the trunk. Supply ample moisture and avoid pruning unnec-black patches that develop around the lower portion of the

essarily.trunk. Supply ample moisture and avoid pruning unnec-essarily.trunk. Supply ample moisture and avoid pruning unnec-

26. Purple Leaf Plum (Prunus cerasifera) 5756 Moddison Ave.This small tree has beautiful single, double pink or white fl owers followed by purple leaves. Most trees will eventu-This small tree has beautiful single, double pink or white fl owers followed by purple leaves. Most trees will eventu-This small tree has beautiful single, double pink or white

ally produce a crop of one inch red fruits. They are par-fl owers followed by purple leaves. Most trees will eventu-ally produce a crop of one inch red fruits. They are par-fl owers followed by purple leaves. Most trees will eventu-

ticularly short lived and prone to insect problems in heavy ally produce a crop of one inch red fruits. They are par-ticularly short lived and prone to insect problems in heavy ally produce a crop of one inch red fruits. They are par-

waterlogged soils. ticularly short lived and prone to insect problems in heavy waterlogged soils. ticularly short lived and prone to insect problems in heavy

27. Chinese Tallow (Sapium sebiferum) 5748 Moddison Ave.Named for the white clusters of seeds which hang on after the leaves fall, it spreads easily along waterways. In Chi-Named for the white clusters of seeds which hang on after the leaves fall, it spreads easily along waterways. In Chi-Named for the white clusters of seeds which hang on after

na the seed’s waxy coat is used to obtain vegetable tallow the leaves fall, it spreads easily along waterways. In Chi-na the seed’s waxy coat is used to obtain vegetable tallow the leaves fall, it spreads easily along waterways. In Chi-

for candles and soaps. It can grow quickly to 30-40 feet na the seed’s waxy coat is used to obtain vegetable tallow for candles and soaps. It can grow quickly to 30-40 feet na the seed’s waxy coat is used to obtain vegetable tallow

tall and 25-30 feet wide. It has widely naturalized in the for candles and soaps. It can grow quickly to 30-40 feet tall and 25-30 feet wide. It has widely naturalized in the for candles and soaps. It can grow quickly to 30-40 feet

Southeastern US and along the American River Parkway.tall and 25-30 feet wide. It has widely naturalized in the Southeastern US and along the American River Parkway.tall and 25-30 feet wide. It has widely naturalized in the

28. Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) 5735 Moddison Ave.Has leathery glossy leaves and big, fragrant white fl owers from late April to July with fewer lasting to October. The Has leathery glossy leaves and big, fragrant white fl owers from late April to July with fewer lasting to October. The Has leathery glossy leaves and big, fragrant white fl owers

large beige colored seed cones spout scarlet seeds. Native from late April to July with fewer lasting to October. The large beige colored seed cones spout scarlet seeds. Native from late April to July with fewer lasting to October. The

to the southeastern US, they grow slowly to 80’ or more large beige colored seed cones spout scarlet seeds. Native to the southeastern US, they grow slowly to 80’ or more large beige colored seed cones spout scarlet seeds. Native

with about a 60’ spread.to the southeastern US, they grow slowly to 80’ or more with about a 60’ spread.to the southeastern US, they grow slowly to 80’ or more

29. Raywood Ash (Fraxinus augustifolia ‘Raywood’) 5732 Moddison Ave.This narrow leaf ash from southwest Europe and North Africa turns a smoky purple shade when at its best in This narrow leaf ash from southwest Europe and North Africa turns a smoky purple shade when at its best in This narrow leaf ash from southwest Europe and North

fall. It has few seeds and reaches 40-50’ tall. It is resistant Africa turns a smoky purple shade when at its best in fall. It has few seeds and reaches 40-50’ tall. It is resistant Africa turns a smoky purple shade when at its best in

to anthracnose and mistletoe but has some of the other problems of ashes.

30. Tulip Tree or Yellow Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) 5710 Moddison Ave.30. Tulip Tree or Yellow Poplar 5710 Moddison Ave.30. Tulip Tree or Yellow Poplar

Displays chartreuse and orange tulip-shaped fl owers in Displays chartreuse and orange tulip-shaped fl owers in April and May, followed by pointed April and May, followed by pointed April and May, followed by pointed

Displays chartreuse and orange tulip-shaped fl owers in April and May, followed by pointed

Displays chartreuse and orange tulip-shaped fl owers in Displays chartreuse and orange tulip-shaped fl owers in April and May, followed by pointed

Displays chartreuse and orange tulip-shaped fl owers in

seeds cones which eventually open seeds cones which eventually open April and May, followed by pointed seeds cones which eventually open April and May, followed by pointed April and May, followed by pointed seeds cones which eventually open April and May, followed by pointed

up and shatter when dry. The up and shatter when dry. The up and shatter when dry. The seeds cones which eventually open up and shatter when dry. The seeds cones which eventually open seeds cones which eventually open up and shatter when dry. The seeds cones which eventually open

lyre-shaped yellow green leaves lyre-shaped yellow green leaves lyre-shaped yellow green leaves up and shatter when dry. The lyre-shaped yellow green leaves up and shatter when dry. The up and shatter when dry. The lyre-shaped yellow green leaves up and shatter when dry. The

turn bright yellow in fall. The turn bright yellow in fall. The turn bright yellow in fall. The lyre-shaped yellow green leaves turn bright yellow in fall. The lyre-shaped yellow green leaves lyre-shaped yellow green leaves turn bright yellow in fall. The lyre-shaped yellow green leaves

trees grows fast to 60-80’ with trees grows fast to 60-80’ with turn bright yellow in fall. The trees grows fast to 60-80’ with turn bright yellow in fall. The turn bright yellow in fall. The trees grows fast to 60-80’ with turn bright yellow in fall. The

a 30-40’ spread. Native to the a 30-40’ spread. Native to the a 30-40’ spread. Native to the trees grows fast to 60-80’ with a 30-40’ spread. Native to the trees grows fast to 60-80’ with trees grows fast to 60-80’ with a 30-40’ spread. Native to the trees grows fast to 60-80’ with

southeastern US, it is related to southeastern US, it is related to southeastern US, it is related to a 30-40’ spread. Native to the southeastern US, it is related to a 30-40’ spread. Native to the a 30-40’ spread. Native to the southeastern US, it is related to a 30-40’ spread. Native to the

the magnolia which leads to some confusion on the common the magnolia which leads to some confusion on the common the magnolia which leads to

names. The saucer Magnolia is often incorrectly called a Tulip names. The saucer Magnolia is often incorrectly called a Tulip names. The saucer Magnolia is

Tree.often incorrectly called a Tulip Tree.often incorrectly called a Tulip

31. Green Ash 31. Green Ash 31. Green Ash (Fraxinus

pennsylvanica) 5704 Moddison Ave.Native to the eastern US, has dark shiny disease resistant foliage which turns yellow in fall. The green ashes grow Native to the eastern US, has dark shiny disease resistant foliage which turns yellow in fall. The green ashes grow Native to the eastern US, has dark shiny disease resistant

fast to 40-50’ tall with a 40’ spread.foliage which turns yellow in fall. The green ashes grow fast to 40-50’ tall with a 40’ spread.foliage which turns yellow in fall. The green ashes grow

32. Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)380 Messina Dr.Native to the Himalayas, grows rapidly to 80’ with a 40’ spread. The ends to the cones resemble roses and are Native to the Himalayas, grows rapidly to 80’ with a 40’ spread. The ends to the cones resemble roses and are Native to the Himalayas, grows rapidly to 80’ with a 40’

often used in crafts. It was called the “tree of the gods” by spread. The ends to the cones resemble roses and are often used in crafts. It was called the “tree of the gods” by spread. The ends to the cones resemble roses and are

Hindus in India.often used in crafts. It was called the “tree of the gods” by Hindus in India.often used in crafts. It was called the “tree of the gods” by

33. Liquidambar or Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua)370 Messina Dr.The tree’s gum has been used for wounds in medicine, as incense, and for chewing. The maple shaped leaves can The tree’s gum has been used for wounds in medicine, as incense, and for chewing. The maple shaped leaves can The tree’s gum has been used for wounds in medicine, as

have brilliant fall color, particularly with named cultivars. incense, and for chewing. The maple shaped leaves can have brilliant fall color, particularly with named cultivars. incense, and for chewing. The maple shaped leaves can

The spiky seed balls, suckers, large surface roots and fall-have brilliant fall color, particularly with named cultivars. The spiky seed balls, suckers, large surface roots and fall-have brilliant fall color, particularly with named cultivars.

ing limbs can be problems in older trees. Some trees have The spiky seed balls, suckers, large surface roots and fall-ing limbs can be problems in older trees. Some trees have The spiky seed balls, suckers, large surface roots and fall-

unique corky ridges on small branches. The tree is native ing limbs can be problems in older trees. Some trees have unique corky ridges on small branches. The tree is native ing limbs can be problems in older trees. Some trees have

to the eastern US.unique corky ridges on small branches. The tree is native to the eastern US.unique corky ridges on small branches. The tree is native

34. Eastern Dogwood (Cornus florida) 5860 Camellia Ave.This small tree blooms in early spring before the leaves emerge. spring before the leaves emerge. This small tree blooms in early spring before the leaves emerge. This small tree blooms in early

Small fl ower clusters are sur-spring before the leaves emerge. Small fl ower clusters are sur-spring before the leaves emerge.

rounded by four petal-like white to red bracts with matched tips. rounded by four petal-like white to red bracts with matched tips. rounded by four petal-like white

In the fall the leaves can turn from In the fall the leaves can turn from to red bracts with matched tips. In the fall the leaves can turn from to red bracts with matched tips.

pink to bright red. Fruit is a scar-pink to bright red. Fruit is a scar-let 1/2” long berry. Dogwoods pink to bright red. Fruit is a scar-let 1/2” long berry. Dogwoods pink to bright red. Fruit is a scar-

thrive in areas where there is good thrive in areas where there is good let 1/2” long berry. Dogwoods thrive in areas where there is good let 1/2” long berry. Dogwoods

drainage and plenty of trees for thrive in areas where there is good drainage and plenty of trees for thrive in areas where there is good

afternoon shade.drainage and plenty of trees for afternoon shade.drainage and plenty of trees for

35. Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x soulangiana) 5860 Camellia Ave.This Chinese hybrid is the most common decidous magno-lia in cultivation. It blooms in February and sporadically This Chinese hybrid is the most common decidous magno-lia in cultivation. It blooms in February and sporadically This Chinese hybrid is the most common decidous magno-

after the leaves emerge with large white to burgundy lia in cultivation. It blooms in February and sporadically after the leaves emerge with large white to burgundy lia in cultivation. It blooms in February and sporadically

fl owers. When trained to a single trunk they can be spec-after the leaves emerge with large white to burgundy fl owers. When trained to a single trunk they can be spec-after the leaves emerge with large white to burgundy

tacular specimens if not crowded by other trees and given fl owers. When trained to a single trunk they can be spec-tacular specimens if not crowded by other trees and given fl owers. When trained to a single trunk they can be spec-

the good drainage they prefer.tacular specimens if not crowded by other trees and given the good drainage they prefer.tacular specimens if not crowded by other trees and given

36. Olive (Olea europea) 361 Messina Dr.Introduced to the California mission gardens for their oil, they grow slowly to 25-30’ and develop gnarled and Introduced to the California mission gardens for their oil, they grow slowly to 25-30’ and develop gnarled and Introduced to the California mission gardens for their

picturesque trunks in maturity. The fruit needs to be pro-oil, they grow slowly to 25-30’ and develop gnarled and picturesque trunks in maturity. The fruit needs to be pro-oil, they grow slowly to 25-30’ and develop gnarled and

cessed to be edible. Fruitless cultivars are now available.picturesque trunks in maturity. The fruit needs to be pro-cessed to be edible. Fruitless cultivars are now available.picturesque trunks in maturity. The fruit needs to be pro-

37. Evergreen Pear (Pyrus kawakamii)5656 Camellia Ave.It usually loses most its leaves during our winters. One of the earliest trees to bloom in the late winter, the white It usually loses most its leaves during our winters. One of the earliest trees to bloom in the late winter, the white It usually loses most its leaves during our winters. One

fl ower are followed by glossy leaves and small inedible fruits. It usually grows more irregularly than the more fl ower are followed by glossy leaves and small inedible fruits. It usually grows more irregularly than the more fl ower are followed by glossy leaves and small inedible

upright Callery pear. fruits. It usually grows more irregularly than the more upright Callery pear. fruits. It usually grows more irregularly than the more

38. A large Tulip Tree See #29 5663 Camellia Ave.

39. Norway Maples (Acer platanoides) 350 Messina Dr.

Native to Europe, it is a densely foliated tree growing 40-60’ tall. Native to Europe, it is a densely foliated tree growing 40-60’ tall. Native to Europe, it is a densely

There are forms with purplish There are forms with purplish foliated tree growing 40-60’ tall. There are forms with purplish foliated tree growing 40-60’ tall.

red to dark bronze green leaves red to dark bronze green leaves There are forms with purplish red to dark bronze green leaves There are forms with purplish There are forms with purplish red to dark bronze green leaves There are forms with purplish

turning yellow in fall. It is not turning yellow in fall. It is not red to dark bronze green leaves turning yellow in fall. It is not red to dark bronze green leaves red to dark bronze green leaves turning yellow in fall. It is not red to dark bronze green leaves

frequently planted because of root frequently planted because of root turning yellow in fall. It is not frequently planted because of root turning yellow in fall. It is not turning yellow in fall. It is not frequently planted because of root turning yellow in fall. It is not

problems and aphids.problems and aphids.frequently planted because of root problems and aphids.frequently planted because of root frequently planted because of root problems and aphids.frequently planted because of root

40. Trident Maple. See #12 40. Trident Maple. See #12 5865 Camellia Ave.5865 Camellia Ave.

41. Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)5870 Camellia Ave.Popular for its airy and delicate leaves and beautiful growth habit in planes, it may grow to 20’ or more in time. Popular for its airy and delicate leaves and beautiful growth habit in planes, it may grow to 20’ or more in time. Popular for its airy and delicate leaves and beautiful

It prefers afternoon shade and well drained soils. The growth habit in planes, it may grow to 20’ or more in time. It prefers afternoon shade and well drained soils. The growth habit in planes, it may grow to 20’ or more in time.

‘Bloodgood’, a redleaf maple, only grows to 15 feet. It prefers afternoon shade and well drained soils. The ‘Bloodgood’, a redleaf maple, only grows to 15 feet. It prefers afternoon shade and well drained soils. The

42. Camellia (Camellia japonica ‘Chandleri Elegans’)5874 Camellia Ave.Bred for more than 200 years in Japan, camellia do so well in Sacramento that it has became known as the “Camel-Bred for more than 200 years in Japan, camellia do so well in Sacramento that it has became known as the “Camel-Bred for more than 200 years in Japan, camellia do so well

lia City” as well as the City of Trees. Usually considered a shrub, camellia can grow to 20 or more feet tall in time. lia City” as well as the City of Trees. Usually considered a shrub, camellia can grow to 20 or more feet tall in time. lia City” as well as the City of Trees. Usually considered

This camellia blooms March-April. a shrub, camellia can grow to 20 or more feet tall in time. This camellia blooms March-April. a shrub, camellia can grow to 20 or more feet tall in time.

43. Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)5834 Camellia Ave.This slow growing survivor of the Jurassic Age from China is related to coni-This slow growing survivor of the Age from China is related to coni-This slow growing survivor of the

fers through the fern. The leaves Age from China is related to coni-fers through the fern. The leaves Age from China is related to coni-

turn yellow and fall very quickly turn yellow and fall very quickly fers through the fern. The leaves turn yellow and fall very quickly fers through the fern. The leaves

in autumn. Usually only male trees in autumn. Usually only male trees turn yellow and fall very quickly in autumn. Usually only male trees turn yellow and fall very quickly turn yellow and fall very quickly in autumn. Usually only male trees turn yellow and fall very quickly

are presently be-in autumn. Usually only male trees

are presently be-in autumn. Usually only male trees

ing propagated and are presently be-ing propagated and are presently be-

sold, but this speci-ing propagated and sold, but this speci-ing propagated and

men is female and has sold, but this speci-men is female and has sold, but this speci-

messy plum like fruits that messy plum like fruits that become ill smelling when become ill smelling when messy plum like fruits that become ill smelling when messy plum like fruits that messy plum like fruits that become ill smelling when messy plum like fruits that

rancid. Most mature trees are rancid. Most mature trees are become ill smelling when rancid. Most mature trees are become ill smelling when become ill smelling when rancid. Most mature trees are become ill smelling when

30-50’ tall, but very old ones can be much taller. It can grow faster 30-50’ tall, but very old ones can be much taller. It can grow faster 30-50’ tall, but very old ones can

with good drainage and deep watering.be much taller. It can grow faster good drainage and deep watering.be much taller. It can grow faster

44 Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) 5834 Camellia Ave.Native to China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam, grows slowly to 50’ and 60’ wide. Shiny yel-Native to China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam, grows slowly to 50’ and 60’ wide. Shiny yel-Native to China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam,

low green foliage is aromatic when crushed. low green foliage is aromatic when crushed. grows slowly to 50’ and 60’ wide. Shiny yel-low green foliage is aromatic when crushed. grows slowly to 50’ and 60’ wide. Shiny yel-

Drops leaves quite heavily in March, as wells Drops leaves quite heavily in March, as wells low green foliage is aromatic when crushed. Drops leaves quite heavily in March, as wells low green foliage is aromatic when crushed. low green foliage is aromatic when crushed. Drops leaves quite heavily in March, as wells low green foliage is aromatic when crushed.

as fl owers and fruits later. Needs careful siting as fl owers and fruits later. Needs careful siting Drops leaves quite heavily in March, as wells as fl owers and fruits later. Needs careful siting Drops leaves quite heavily in March, as wells Drops leaves quite heavily in March, as wells as fl owers and fruits later. Needs careful siting Drops leaves quite heavily in March, as wells

because of litter and competitive roots. because of litter and competitive roots. as fl owers and fruits later. Needs careful siting because of litter and competitive roots. as fl owers and fruits later. Needs careful siting as fl owers and fruits later. Needs careful siting because of litter and competitive roots. as fl owers and fruits later. Needs careful siting

45. Chinese Pistache 45. Chinese Pistache (Pistacia chinensis)(Pistacia chinensis)5892 Camellia Ave.5892 Camellia Ave.This female bears dry pink berries This female bears dry pink berries which turn blue black when ripe. Only turn blue black when ripe. Only This female bears dry pink berries turn blue black when ripe. Only This female bears dry pink berries This female bears dry pink berries turn blue black when ripe. Only This female bears dry pink berries

the females grow the berries. The the females grow the berries. The turn blue black when ripe. Only the females grow the berries. The turn blue black when ripe. Only turn blue black when ripe. Only the females grow the berries. The turn blue black when ripe. Only

narrow leafl ets turn red, orange narrow leafl ets turn red, orange narrow leafl ets turn red, orange the females grow the berries. The

narrow leafl ets turn red, orange the females grow the berries. The the females grow the berries. The

narrow leafl ets turn red, orange the females grow the berries. The

or yellow in fall. Often lopsided or yellow in fall. Often lopsided narrow leafl ets turn red, orange

or yellow in fall. Often lopsided narrow leafl ets turn red, orange narrow leafl ets turn red, orange

or yellow in fall. Often lopsided narrow leafl ets turn red, orange

or awkward looking in youth, it or awkward looking in youth, it or yellow in fall. Often lopsided

or awkward looking in youth, it or yellow in fall. Often lopsided or yellow in fall. Often lopsided

or awkward looking in youth, it or yellow in fall. Often lopsided

does become a symmetrical round-does become a symmetrical round-or awkward looking in youth, it

does become a symmetrical round-or awkward looking in youth, it or awkward looking in youth, it

does become a symmetrical round-or awkward looking in youth, it

headed tree to 50’ tall. It prefers good headed tree to 50’ tall. It prefers good does become a symmetrical round-

headed tree to 50’ tall. It prefers good does become a symmetrical round-does become a symmetrical round-

headed tree to 50’ tall. It prefers good does become a symmetrical round-

drainage and careful water manage-drainage and careful water manage-headed tree to 50’ tall. It prefers good

drainage and careful water manage-headed tree to 50’ tall. It prefers good headed tree to 50’ tall. It prefers good

drainage and careful water manage-headed tree to 50’ tall. It prefers good

ment and is very drought tolerant when ment and is very drought tolerant when drainage and careful water manage-

ment and is very drought tolerant when drainage and careful water manage-drainage and careful water manage-

ment and is very drought tolerant when drainage and careful water manage-

established. Pistachio nuts come from a established. Pistachio nuts come from a ment and is very drought tolerant when established. Pistachio nuts come from a ment and is very drought tolerant when ment and is very drought tolerant when established. Pistachio nuts come from a ment and is very drought tolerant when

relative, Pistacia vera. relative, Pistacia vera. relative, Pistacia vera.

46. Red Ironbark Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sideroxylon) 5891 Camellia Ave.Originally from Australia, eucalyptus are not recom-mended for residential planting because of poor structure Originally from Australia, eucalyptus are not recom-mended for residential planting because of poor structure Originally from Australia, eucalyptus are not recom-

and limb breakage. This large fast growing tree has highly mended for residential planting because of poor structure and limb breakage. This large fast growing tree has highly mended for residential planting because of poor structure

aromatic gray-green leaves and fl uffy pink or crimson and limb breakage. This large fast growing tree has highly aromatic gray-green leaves and fl uffy pink or crimson and limb breakage. This large fast growing tree has highly

fl owers. The seed capsules are 3/8” long, reddish brown, aromatic gray-green leaves and fl uffy pink or crimson fl owers. The seed capsules are 3/8” long, reddish brown, aromatic gray-green leaves and fl uffy pink or crimson

elliptical in shape.fl owers. The seed capsules are 3/8” long, reddish brown, elliptical in shape.fl owers. The seed capsules are 3/8” long, reddish brown,

47. Chinese Hackberry (Celtis sinensis) 5922 Camellia Ave.Fast growing to 50’ tall and wide, the leaves are oval, shiny, and a medium green color. The small dry berrylike Fast growing to 50’ tall and wide, the leaves are oval, shiny, and a medium green color. The small dry berrylike Fast growing to 50’ tall and wide, the leaves are oval,

fruit turns scarlet. There are younger specimens at 5919 shiny, and a medium green color. The small dry berrylike fruit turns scarlet. There are younger specimens at 5919 shiny, and a medium green color. The small dry berrylike

and 5907 Camellia Ave.fruit turns scarlet. There are younger specimens at 5919 and 5907 Camellia Ave.fruit turns scarlet. There are younger specimens at 5919

48. California Black Walnut (Juglans hindsii) 220 Sandburg Dr.It was originally confi ned to only a few areas of Northern California, including the It was originally confi ned to only a few areas of Northern California, including the It was originally confi ned to only a few areas of Northern

Sacra-It was originally confi ned to only a few areas of Northern

Sacra-It was originally confi ned to only a few areas of Northern

mento area and Walnut California, including the mento area and Walnut California, including the

Creek, but now planted throughout the state. Creek, but now planted throughout the state. Creek, but now planted

Widely used in California’s’ throughout the state. Widely used in California’s’ throughout the state.

orchards as drought and Widely used in California’s’ orchards as drought and Widely used in California’s’

insect resistant rootstock for orchards as drought and insect resistant rootstock for orchards as drought and

grafting English Walnuts. It grows 30-60’ high and wide, grafting English Walnuts. It grows 30-60’ high and wide, grafting English Walnuts. It

but one in Napa has been grows 30-60’ high and wide, but one in Napa has been grows 30-60’ high and wide,

recorded with 115’ tall and but one in Napa has been recorded with 115’ tall and but one in Napa has been

106’ wide. The nuts are 1 1/2-2 inches in diameter covered with a dark brown thin husk.

49. English Oak (Quercus robur) 140 Sandburg Dr.This is the oak of Druids and King Arthur’s round table which comes from Europe, North Africa, and the Cauca-This is the oak of Druids and King Arthur’s round table which comes from Europe, North Africa, and the Cauca-This is the oak of Druids and King Arthur’s round table

sus. The leaf is somewhat similar to the Valley Oak, also which comes from Europe, North Africa, and the Cauca-sus. The leaf is somewhat similar to the Valley Oak, also which comes from Europe, North Africa, and the Cauca-

in the white oak group, but the smaller acorns hang from sus. The leaf is somewhat similar to the Valley Oak, also in the white oak group, but the smaller acorns hang from sus. The leaf is somewhat similar to the Valley Oak, also

stalks 1-5” long. in the white oak group, but the smaller acorns hang from stalks 1-5” long. in the white oak group, but the smaller acorns hang from

50. Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea) 130 Sandburg Dr.This eastern US oak is famous for its red fall color where fall nights are cold. It can reach 60’ tall and 40’ wide. Pyramidal when young color where fall nights are cold. It can reach 60’ tall and 40’ wide. Pyramidal when young color where fall nights are cold. It can reach

it becomes round-topped in maturity. The 60’ tall and 40’ wide. Pyramidal when young it becomes round-topped in maturity. The 60’ tall and 40’ wide. Pyramidal when young

lobes of the Scarlet Oak are usually more it becomes round-topped in maturity. The lobes of the Scarlet Oak are usually more it becomes round-topped in maturity. The

deeply cut than those of Red Oak and each lobes of the Scarlet Oak are usually more deeply cut than those of Red Oak and each lobes of the Scarlet Oak are usually more

lobe ends in a thin spine. Like the Pin Oak, it deeply cut than those of Red Oak and each lobe ends in a thin spine. Like the Pin Oak, it deeply cut than those of Red Oak and each

holds the brown leaves all winter. lobe ends in a thin spine. Like the Pin Oak, it holds the brown leaves all winter. lobe ends in a thin spine. Like the Pin Oak, it

51. Italian Alder (Alnus cordata) 120 Sandburg Dr.Grows to about 40’ , spreading to 25’. The heart-shaped leaves are glossy green above, Grows to about 40’ , spreading to 25’. The heart-shaped leaves are glossy green above, Grows to about 40’ , spreading to 25’. The

paler beneath. Before leafi ng out, the tree displays yellowish heart-shaped leaves are glossy green above, beneath. Before leafi ng out, the tree displays yellowish heart-shaped leaves are glossy green above, paler beneath. Before leafi ng out, the tree displays yellowish

paler

male catkins. Small woody cones develop from the female beneath. Before leafi ng out, the tree displays yellowish male catkins. Small woody cones develop from the female beneath. Before leafi ng out, the tree displays yellowish

fl owers. male catkins. Small woody cones develop from the female fl owers. male catkins. Small woody cones develop from the female

52. Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)101 Sandburg Dr.This was the corner where a massive butternut tree cov-ered the street and had to be removed in 2001. The loss of this tree was a sad day, but new bur oaks have been planted that will eventually replace the giant. Bur oaks of this tree was a sad day, but new bur oaks have been planted that will eventually replace the giant. Bur oaks of this tree was a sad day, but new bur oaks have been

have huge leaves that can reach 20” long with lobes simi-planted that will eventually replace the giant. Bur oaks have huge leaves that can reach 20” long with lobes simi-planted that will eventually replace the giant. Bur oaks

lar to the valley oak with some yellow fall color. It has a have huge leaves that can reach 20” long with lobes simi-lar to the valley oak with some yellow fall color. It has a have huge leaves that can reach 20” long with lobes simi-

stout trunk and branches with corky twigs. The acorns are lar to the valley oak with some yellow fall color. It has a stout trunk and branches with corky twigs. The acorns are lar to the valley oak with some yellow fall color. It has a

almost completely covered by the cup, which has small stout trunk and branches with corky twigs. The acorns are almost completely covered by the cup, which has small stout trunk and branches with corky twigs. The acorns are

burs along the edge, giving the tree it’s name (also called almost completely covered by the cup, which has small burs along the edge, giving the tree it’s name (also called almost completely covered by the cup, which has small

mossycup oak). From the Eastern US, it does well in burs along the edge, giving the tree it’s name (also called mossycup oak). From the Eastern US, it does well in burs along the edge, giving the tree it’s name (also called

lawns in Sacramento.mossycup oak). From the Eastern US, it does well in lawns in Sacramento.mossycup oak). From the Eastern US, it does well in

53. Cork Oak (Quercus suber)5835 Messina Dr.Native to the Mediterranean region, the unusual spongy bark can be 12” thick on old specimens and is the source Native to the Mediterranean region, the unusual spongy bark can be 12” thick on old specimens and is the source Native to the Mediterranean region, the unusual spongy

of commercial cork. The dark green oval leaves are gray bark can be 12” thick on old specimens and is the source of commercial cork. The dark green oval leaves are gray bark can be 12” thick on old specimens and is the source

underneath. Egg-shaped acorns are 3/4 - 1 1/2 inches of commercial cork. The dark green oval leaves are gray underneath. Egg-shaped acorns are 3/4 - 1 1/2 inches of commercial cork. The dark green oval leaves are gray

long. They usually grow to 30- 60’, there is one in Sacra-underneath. Egg-shaped acorns are 3/4 - 1 1/2 inches long. They usually grow to 30- 60’, there is one in Sacra-underneath. Egg-shaped acorns are 3/4 - 1 1/2 inches

mento that is 85 feet tall. Another large specimen is at 124 long. They usually grow to 30- 60’, there is one in Sacra-mento that is 85 feet tall. Another large specimen is at 124 long. They usually grow to 30- 60’, there is one in Sacra-

Ada Way.mento that is 85 feet tall. Another large specimen is at 124 Ada Way.mento that is 85 feet tall. Another large specimen is at 124

8. Red Maple 8. Red Maple (Acer rubum)

5615 and 5631 Moddison 5615 and 5631 Moddison Ave.

Native to the eastern United States, Native to the eastern United States, it grows moderate to fast to 40’+ tall it grows moderate to fast to 40’+ tall

and wide, It has red twigs, branchlets, and wide, It has red twigs, branchlets, and wide, It has red twigs, branchlets, it grows moderate to fast to 40’+ tall

and wide, It has red twigs, branchlets, it grows moderate to fast to 40’+ tall it grows moderate to fast to 40’+ tall

and wide, It has red twigs, branchlets, it grows moderate to fast to 40’+ tall

buds and fl owers which bloom before the buds and fl owers which bloom before the and wide, It has red twigs, branchlets,

buds and fl owers which bloom before the and wide, It has red twigs, branchlets, and wide, It has red twigs, branchlets,

buds and fl owers which bloom before the and wide, It has red twigs, branchlets,

leaves appear, and red winged seeds appear a leaves appear, and red winged seeds appear a month later. The fall color may vary from yel-month later. The fall color may vary from yel-

leaves appear, and red winged seeds appear a month later. The fall color may vary from yel-

leaves appear, and red winged seeds appear a leaves appear, and red winged seeds appear a month later. The fall color may vary from yel-

leaves appear, and red winged seeds appear a

low to red except on named cultivars. month later. The fall color may vary from yel-

low to red except on named cultivars. month later. The fall color may vary from yel-

9. English Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata)5630 Moddison Ave.Native to Europe and North Africa, it grows 25’ tall. The ‘Paul’s Scarlet’ is the most common cultivar in the Sacramen-Native to Europe and North Africa, it grows 25’ tall. The ‘Paul’s Scarlet’ is the most common cultivar in the Sacramen-Native to Europe and North Africa, it grows 25’ tall. The

to area, and blooms in April with double rose pink fl owers.

10. Bradford Pear (Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’) 5630 Moddison Ave. One of the earliest blooming trees in late winter with white fl owers, it produces small marble- One of the earliest blooming trees in late winter with white fl owers, it produces small marble- One of the earliest blooming trees in late winter

sized fruits, red fall color and can grow to 50’ with white fl owers, it produces small marble-sized fruits, red fall color and can grow to 50’ with white fl owers, it produces small marble-

tall and 30’ wide. Without corrective pruning sized fruits, red fall color and can grow to 50’ tall and 30’ wide. Without corrective pruning sized fruits, red fall color and can grow to 50’

when young, it’s narrow branch angles may split tall and 30’ wide. Without corrective pruning when young, it’s narrow branch angles may split tall and 30’ wide. Without corrective pruning

when the tree is 12-15 years old. when young, it’s narrow branch angles may split when the tree is 12-15 years old. when young, it’s narrow branch angles may split

11. Valley Oak (Quercus lobata)5643 Moddison Ave.This California native may reach 70’+ tall with an equal or greater spread. It produces This California native may reach 70’+ tall with an equal or greater spread. It produces This California native may reach 70’+ tall

large pointed acorns eaten by many kinds of with an equal or greater spread. It produces large pointed acorns eaten by many kinds of with an equal or greater spread. It produces

wildlife and native Americans who roasted large pointed acorns eaten by many kinds of wildlife and native Americans who roasted large pointed acorns eaten by many kinds of

the meat and prepared it as bread or mush. Valley oaks are subject to oak galls which the meat and prepared it as bread or mush. Valley oaks are subject to oak galls which the meat and prepared it as bread or mush.

result from gall-making wasps laying their Valley oaks are subject to oak galls which result from gall-making wasps laying their Valley oaks are subject to oak galls which

eggs in plant tissue. The galls do not injure the result from gall-making wasps laying their eggs in plant tissue. The galls do not injure the result from gall-making wasps laying their

tree. Heritage Valley Oaks can be found at 441 eggs in plant tissue. The galls do not injure the tree. Heritage Valley Oaks can be found at 441 eggs in plant tissue. The galls do not injure the

Sandburg and 5843 Shephaerdtree. Heritage Valley Oaks can be found at 441 Sandburg and 5843 Shephaerdtree. Heritage Valley Oaks can be found at 441

12. California Fan Palm (Washingtonia filifera) 441 Messina Dr.The largest native palm of the continental United States and the only western species, it is native to desert areas The largest native palm of the continental United States and the only western species, it is native to desert areas The largest native palm of the continental United States

of the Southwest. Named in honor of the fi rst president, and the only western species, it is native to desert areas of the Southwest. Named in honor of the fi rst president, and the only western species, it is native to desert areas

it may grow 50-70’ tall. Native Americans ate the sweet-of the Southwest. Named in honor of the fi rst president, it may grow 50-70’ tall. Native Americans ate the sweet-of the Southwest. Named in honor of the fi rst president,

ish tasting blackberry, both fresh, dry, and ground into it may grow 50-70’ tall. Native Americans ate the sweet-ish tasting blackberry, both fresh, dry, and ground into it may grow 50-70’ tall. Native Americans ate the sweet-

meal. They also ate the terminal bud or “ hearts of palm” ish tasting blackberry, both fresh, dry, and ground into meal. They also ate the terminal bud or “ hearts of palm” ish tasting blackberry, both fresh, dry, and ground into

which kills the tree. meal. They also ate the terminal bud or “ hearts of palm” which kills the tree. meal. They also ate the terminal bud or “ hearts of palm”

Sacramento is known as the City of Trees. River Park has some of the fi nest trees in Sacramento is known as the City of Trees. River Park has some of the fi nest trees in Sacramento is known as the City of Trees. Sacramento. Since the River Park neigh-River Park has some of the fi nest trees in Sacramento. Since the River Park neigh-River Park has some of the fi nest trees in borhood has better soil and drainage than Sacramento. Since the River Park neigh-borhood has better soil and drainage than Sacramento. Since the River Park neigh-much of the region, trees tend to grow borhood has better soil and drainage than much of the region, trees tend to grow borhood has better soil and drainage than faster and larger. much of the region, trees tend to grow faster and larger. much of the region, trees tend to grow Many of the trees were planted about fi fty faster and larger. Many of the trees were planted about fi fty faster and larger. years ago, but there are still a few native Many of the trees were planted about fi fty years ago, but there are still a few native Many of the trees were planted about fi fty trees that were here before development. years ago, but there are still a few native trees that were here before development. years ago, but there are still a few native This Tree Tour covers only a small area of trees that were here before development. This Tree Tour covers only a small area of trees that were here before development. River Park. There are many fi ne trees that This Tree Tour covers only a small area of River Park. There are many fi ne trees that This Tree Tour covers only a small area of could not be included. Explore on your River Park. There are many fi ne trees that could not be included. Explore on your River Park. There are many fi ne trees that own to fi nd all the impressive specimens!could not be included. Explore on your own to fi nd all the impressive specimens!could not be included. Explore on your

Tree Tour Guidelines:All trees may be viewed from the side-Tree Tour Guidelines:All trees may be viewed from the side-Tree Tour Guidelines:walk. Please respect private property and All trees may be viewed from the side-walk. Please respect private property and All trees may be viewed from the side-do not disturb the residents.walk. Please respect private property and do not disturb the residents.walk. Please respect private property and

If you have a question about the trees on this tour or would like free shade trees for If you have a question about the trees on this tour or would like free shade trees for If you have a question about the trees on your yard, please contact the Sacramento this tour or would like free shade trees for your yard, please contact the Sacramento this tour or would like free shade trees for Tree Foundation at 924-8733. your yard, please contact the Sacramento Tree Foundation at 924-8733. your yard, please contact the Sacramento

The Tree Tour begins at River Park Fine Foods shopping center on Carlson Drive The Tree Tour begins at River Park Fine Foods shopping center on Carlson Drive The Tree Tour begins at River Park Fine where there is plenty of parking.Foods shopping center on Carlson Drive where there is plenty of parking.Foods shopping center on Carlson Drive

1. Monterey Pine (Pinus radiata) (Pinus radiata) (The four Monterey Pines in the parking lot are native The four Monterey Pines in the parking lot are native 1. Monterey Pine The four Monterey Pines in the parking lot are native 1. Monterey Pine (The four Monterey Pines in the parking lot are native

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to the central coast of California south of San Francisco. to the central coast of California south of San Francisco. The four Monterey Pines in the parking lot are native to the central coast of California south of San Francisco. The four Monterey Pines in the parking lot are native The four Monterey Pines in the parking lot are native to the central coast of California south of San Francisco. The four Monterey Pines in the parking lot are native

They grow 50-100’ tall with cool, coastal conditions, but They grow 50-100’ tall with cool, coastal conditions, but are often short lived in Sacramento’s hot, dry summers. are often short lived in Sacramento’s hot, dry summers. They grow 50-100’ tall with cool, coastal conditions, but are often short lived in Sacramento’s hot, dry summers. They grow 50-100’ tall with cool, coastal conditions, but They grow 50-100’ tall with cool, coastal conditions, but are often short lived in Sacramento’s hot, dry summers. They grow 50-100’ tall with cool, coastal conditions, but

2. River Birch (Betula nigra) 5096 Carlson Dr.The River Birches have peeling bark which may reveal shades of salmon, tan to cinnamon brown. Fast reveal shades of salmon, tan to cinnamon brown. Fast The River Birches have peeling bark which may reveal shades of salmon, tan to cinnamon brown. Fast The River Birches have peeling bark which may

growing to 50’ or more, this borer resistant birch is na-growing to 50’ or more, this borer resistant birch is na-tive to the eastern United States as far south as Florida.tive to the eastern United States as far south as Florida.growing to 50’ or more, this borer resistant birch is na-tive to the eastern United States as far south as Florida.growing to 50’ or more, this borer resistant birch is na-growing to 50’ or more, this borer resistant birch is na-tive to the eastern United States as far south as Florida.growing to 50’ or more, this borer resistant birch is na-

3. Modesto Ash (Fraxinus veluntina ‘Modesto’)481 Lovella Way Grows to about 50’ with a 30’ spread with good soil con-Grows to about 50’ with a 30’ spread with good soil con-ditions. Heavily planted along Sacramento area streets ditions. Heavily planted along Sacramento area streets Grows to about 50’ with a 30’ spread with good soil con-ditions. Heavily planted along Sacramento area streets Grows to about 50’ with a 30’ spread with good soil con-Grows to about 50’ with a 30’ spread with good soil con-ditions. Heavily planted along Sacramento area streets Grows to about 50’ with a 30’ spread with good soil con-

during the 50’s and 60’s it is prone to mistletoe (removed during the 50’s and 60’s it is prone to mistletoe (removed ditions. Heavily planted along Sacramento area streets during the 50’s and 60’s it is prone to mistletoe (removed ditions. Heavily planted along Sacramento area streets ditions. Heavily planted along Sacramento area streets during the 50’s and 60’s it is prone to mistletoe (removed ditions. Heavily planted along Sacramento area streets

from this tree) and anthracnose which causes the leaves from this tree) and anthracnose which causes the leaves during the 50’s and 60’s it is prone to mistletoe (removed from this tree) and anthracnose which causes the leaves during the 50’s and 60’s it is prone to mistletoe (removed during the 50’s and 60’s it is prone to mistletoe (removed from this tree) and anthracnose which causes the leaves during the 50’s and 60’s it is prone to mistletoe (removed

to fall off in the spring. Note that this tree has been from this tree) and anthracnose which causes the leaves to fall off in the spring. Note that this tree has been from this tree) and anthracnose which causes the leaves

pruned to maintain the mature structure and beauty of pruned to maintain the mature structure and beauty of to fall off in the spring. Note that this tree has been pruned to maintain the mature structure and beauty of to fall off in the spring. Note that this tree has been

the tree.pruned to maintain the mature structure and beauty of the tree.pruned to maintain the mature structure and beauty of

4. Interior Live Oak (Quercus wizlizenii) 470 Lovella Way Slow growing native to the Sierra foothills 470 Lovella Way Slow growing native to the Sierra foothills 470 Lovella Way

and hot interior valleys, it is often broader Slow growing native to the Sierra foothills and hot interior valleys, it is often broader Slow growing native to the Sierra foothills

than high where it has enough space to and hot interior valleys, it is often broader than high where it has enough space to and hot interior valleys, it is often broader

grow. The leaf edges may be prickly and than high where it has enough space to grow. The leaf edges may be prickly and than high where it has enough space to

slightly indented, and It produces egg grow. The leaf edges may be prickly and slightly indented, and It produces egg grow. The leaf edges may be prickly and

shaped pointed acorns. slightly indented, and It produces egg shaped pointed acorns. slightly indented, and It produces egg

5. Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) 470 Lovella WayCalled an Evergreen Elm because it retains its leaves in warmer climates. Fast growing to 40-60’ tall, it may Called an Evergreen Elm because it retains its leaves in warmer climates. Fast growing to 40-60’ tall, it may Called an Evergreen Elm because it retains its leaves

spread to 50-70’ feet wide with long arching or strongly in warmer climates. Fast growing to 40-60’ tall, it may spread to 50-70’ feet wide with long arching or strongly in warmer climates. Fast growing to 40-60’ tall, it may

weeping branches. The patchy bark gives it another com-spread to 50-70’ feet wide with long arching or strongly weeping branches. The patchy bark gives it another com-spread to 50-70’ feet wide with long arching or strongly

mon name: Lacebark Elm. It is resistant to Dutch Elm weeping branches. The patchy bark gives it another com-mon name: Lacebark Elm. It is resistant to Dutch Elm weeping branches. The patchy bark gives it another com-

Disease.

6. White Alder (Alnus rhombifolia)450 Lovella Way Native to most of California’s interior foothills along streams, grows quickly to 50’ or more with a 40’ spread, Native to most of California’s interior foothills along streams, grows quickly to 50’ or more with a 40’ spread, Native to most of California’s interior foothills along

the trees are eventually infested with a boring insect streams, grows quickly to 50’ or more with a 40’ spread, the trees are eventually infested with a boring insect streams, grows quickly to 50’ or more with a 40’ spread,

which kills the tree . Note the borer holes near the base of the trees are eventually infested with a boring insect which kills the tree . Note the borer holes near the base of the trees are eventually infested with a boring insect

this tree. The seed cones resemble miniature pine cones. Native Americans used the inner bark to make a red this tree. The seed cones resemble miniature pine cones. Native Americans used the inner bark to make a red this tree. The seed cones resemble miniature pine cones.

stain for skin coloring and for bows, arrows and trinkets and yellow, brown and black dyes.stain for skin coloring and for bows, arrows and trinkets and yellow, brown and black dyes.stain for skin coloring and for bows, arrows and trinkets

7. Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum) 5611 Moddison Ave. Fast growing to 40’ or more, the leaves are silvery underneath and turn only Fast growing to 40’ or more, the leaves are silvery underneath and turn only Fast growing to 40’ or more, the leaves

yellow in our area in autumn. The silvery are silvery underneath and turn only yellow in our area in autumn. The silvery are silvery underneath and turn only

bark becomes shaggy with age. It is not a yellow in our area in autumn. The silvery bark becomes shaggy with age. It is not a yellow in our area in autumn. The silvery

recommended tree because of its aggres-bark becomes shaggy with age. It is not a recommended tree because of its aggres-bark becomes shaggy with age. It is not a

sive roots, brittle branches and susceptibility to aphids. It recommended tree because of its aggres-sive roots, brittle branches and susceptibility to aphids. It recommended tree because of its aggres-

has a large winged seed. sive roots, brittle branches and susceptibility to aphids. It has a large winged seed. sive roots, brittle branches and susceptibility to aphids. It

13. Trident Maple (Acer buergeranum)451 Messina Dr.This native to China and Japan grows to 20-30’ tall. It has glossy three lobed leaves, as well as some oval leaves, This native to China and Japan grows to 20-30’ tall. It has glossy three lobed leaves, as well as some oval leaves, This native to China and Japan grows to 20-30’ tall. It has

which usually turn red, orange or yellow in fall. It has glossy three lobed leaves, as well as some oval leaves, which usually turn red, orange or yellow in fall. It has glossy three lobed leaves, as well as some oval leaves,

winged seeds or samaras. The mature bark becomes which usually turn red, orange or yellow in fall. It has winged seeds or samaras. The mature bark becomes which usually turn red, orange or yellow in fall. It has

rough and shreddy.winged seeds or samaras. The mature bark becomes rough and shreddy.winged seeds or samaras. The mature bark becomes

14. Coast Redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) 454 and 460 Messina Dr.Tallest of the world’s trees, it shares the status of the Cal-ifornia state tree with it’s close relative the Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). “Tall Tree” in Redwood ifornia state tree with it’s close relative the Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). “Tall Tree” in Redwood ifornia state tree with it’s close relative the Giant Sequoia

National Park is 368 feet tall, but in the garden Coast (Sequoiadendron giganteum). “Tall Tree” in Redwood National Park is 368 feet tall, but in the garden Coast (Sequoiadendron giganteum). “Tall Tree” in Redwood

Redwoods may only grow 70-90 feet, with a branch National Park is 368 feet tall, but in the garden Coast Redwoods may only grow 70-90 feet, with a branch National Park is 368 feet tall, but in the garden Coast

spread at the base up to 30 feet. It is native to California’s Redwoods may only grow 70-90 feet, with a branch spread at the base up to 30 feet. It is native to California’s Redwoods may only grow 70-90 feet, with a branch

Coast Ranges. The Coast Redwood has thicker reddish spread at the base up to 30 feet. It is native to California’s Coast Ranges. The Coast Redwood has thicker reddish spread at the base up to 30 feet. It is native to California’s

bark, a smaller cone and longer needle like leaves than Coast Ranges. The Coast Redwood has thicker reddish bark, a smaller cone and longer needle like leaves than Coast Ranges. The Coast Redwood has thicker reddish

the Giant Sequoia which is not as well adapted to Sacra-bark, a smaller cone and longer needle like leaves than the Giant Sequoia which is not as well adapted to Sacra-bark, a smaller cone and longer needle like leaves than

mento conditions. the Giant Sequoia which is not as well adapted to Sacra-mento conditions. the Giant Sequoia which is not as well adapted to Sacra-

15. Red Oak (Quercus rubra) 524 Messina Dr.Located the backyard, this eastern oak can grow relatively quickly to 70-90’ with a Located the backyard, this eastern oak can grow relatively quickly to 70-90’ with a Located the backyard, this eastern oak can

spread of 50’. New leaves and leaf stalks grow relatively quickly to 70-90’ with a spread of 50’. New leaves and leaf stalks grow relatively quickly to 70-90’ with a

are red in coloring, turning dark red, ruddy spread of 50’. New leaves and leaf stalks are red in coloring, turning dark red, ruddy spread of 50’. New leaves and leaf stalks

brown, orange or yellow in autumn.are red in coloring, turning dark red, ruddy brown, orange or yellow in autumn.are red in coloring, turning dark red, ruddy

16. Little Leaf Linden (Tilia cordata)426 Messina Dr.This European native does well in moist soil, but growth is slow to moderate to 30-40’. It has dark green leaves This European native does well in moist soil, but growth is slow to moderate to 30-40’. It has dark green leaves This European native does well in moist soil, but growth

with pale undersides and cream colored sweetly scented is slow to moderate to 30-40’. It has dark green leaves with pale undersides and cream colored sweetly scented is slow to moderate to 30-40’. It has dark green leaves

fl owers in May which can be used for tea. It is densely with pale undersides and cream colored sweetly scented fl owers in May which can be used for tea. It is densely with pale undersides and cream colored sweetly scented

pyramidal in youth, but rounds out in maturity. fl owers in May which can be used for tea. It is densely pyramidal in youth, but rounds out in maturity. fl owers in May which can be used for tea. It is densely

17. London Plane (Plantanus X acerfolia)5505 Carlson Dr.These specimens have some insect and disease problems, as well a surface roots, a result of shallow watering. This These specimens have some insect and disease problems, as well a surface roots, a result of shallow watering. This These specimens have some insect and disease problems,

tree can tolerate diffi cult conditions, but will be healthier as well a surface roots, a result of shallow watering. This tree can tolerate diffi cult conditions, but will be healthier as well a surface roots, a result of shallow watering. This

with better care. The trees grow quickly to 40-80’ or more. The patchy peeling bark lends winter interest as with better care. The trees grow quickly to 40-80’ or more. The patchy peeling bark lends winter interest as with better care. The trees grow quickly to 40-80’ or

do the soft brown seed balls which hang from branches more. The patchy peeling bark lends winter interest as do the soft brown seed balls which hang from branches more. The patchy peeling bark lends winter interest as

usually in clusters of two. A very common street tree, it do the soft brown seed balls which hang from branches usually in clusters of two. A very common street tree, it do the soft brown seed balls which hang from branches

grow quickly to 40-80’ with a spread of 30-40’ or more.usually in clusters of two. A very common street tree, it grow quickly to 40-80’ with a spread of 30-40’ or more.usually in clusters of two. A very common street tree, it

18. Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) 5516 Carlson Dr.Native to the eastern US, with slow to moderate growth to 30-50’, 15-25’ wide. Glossy green leaves provide Native to the eastern US, with slow to moderate growth to 30-50’, 15-25’ wide. Glossy green leaves provide Native to the eastern US, with slow to moderate growth

reliable fall color that ranges from red to orange or to 30-50’, 15-25’ wide. Glossy green leaves provide reliable fall color that ranges from red to orange or to 30-50’, 15-25’ wide. Glossy green leaves provide

yellow. Small fruit on female trees are blu-yellow. Small fruit on female trees are blu-reliable fall color that ranges from red to orange or yellow. Small fruit on female trees are blu-reliable fall color that ranges from red to orange or

ish black. The Tupelo is tolerant of poor ish black. The Tupelo is tolerant of poor yellow. Small fruit on female trees are blu-ish black. The Tupelo is tolerant of poor yellow. Small fruit on female trees are blu-yellow. Small fruit on female trees are blu-ish black. The Tupelo is tolerant of poor yellow. Small fruit on female trees are blu-

drainage. The world tupelo comes from ish black. The Tupelo is tolerant of poor drainage. The world tupelo comes from ish black. The Tupelo is tolerant of poor

Creek Indian words meaning tree and drainage. The world tupelo comes from Creek Indian words meaning tree and drainage. The world tupelo comes from

swamps. Nyssa is the name of a Greek Creek Indian words meaning tree and swamps. Nyssa is the name of a Greek Creek Indian words meaning tree and

water nymph. There are more mature swamps. Nyssa is the name of a Greek water nymph. There are more mature swamps. Nyssa is the name of a Greek

examples at 5601, 5631, and 5643 water nymph. There are more mature examples at 5601, 5631, and 5643 water nymph. There are more mature

Camellia Ave.examples at 5601, 5631, and 5643 Camellia Ave.examples at 5601, 5631, and 5643

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